Registered Nurse

Nicoasha L. Nicholson RN,BSN

Address: *** ** ******* *, ******* AL 36773, ********@*****.***

Phone: 904-***-****

Professional Licensure: Registered Nurse

Present Position: Staff Nurse

Education:

Florida State College Jacksonville BSN 2013-2015

Florida State College Jacksonville ADN. 2011-2012

Florida Community College Jacksonville LPN 2008-2009

Florida Community College Jacksonville AA. 2005-2008

Professional Experience:

Staff Nurse Vaughan Regional Medical Center Selma AL 2022- present

7:1 ratio currently med surg telemetry

charge nurse duties, carry out MD prescribed orders and treatments

administer medications per MD ORDER, IV therapy, Injections

education

pain management

discharge teaching and planning

collaboration with other disciplinary teams for patient care coordination

abide by current facility policy and procedures

update of patient care plan ongoing until discharge

collaboration with patients family regarding care and updates

perform or assist in needed procedures

following best practices and proper protocol

delegation of tasks where needed

serves as a primary access for the team as charge nurse regarding resolution of issues that may arise

maintain a positive work environment

Employee Health Coordinator Baptist Health Jacksonville 2013-2022/ PRN Staff Nurse medical surgical

Duties

Supervises Employee Health RN and MA and monitors their job performance

Coordinates day to day operation of Employee Health

Reviews policy and procedures related to Employee Health

Coordinates the scheduling related to post job offer health assessments and ensures completion of the post job offer screening process of prospective employees

Provides back up for employees returning to work

Performs for cause drug screens per protocol

Assist in coordinating annual flu campaign

Provides back up for injury and exposures including sharps/blood and body fluid

Reviews completed health assessments on post job offer applicants with applicant according to Employee Health policy and procedures

Administers Immunizations and PPD’s to employees according to Employee Health policy and procedures

Reviews Invoice/statements from CareSpot and Quest/Billing

Consults with Medical Review Officer as needed

Consult with lead infection control MD as needed

•Communicate with Care Spot in monitoring new hire physical process

Oversees and assist with TB monthly reports and other reports

Works with HR directors and staff

Assist with special projects and or committee assignments

Collaborate with Healthy for Life team on special projects

Registered Nurse River Point Behavioral Health 2014-present

Duties

•Serves as primary channel of communication between shifts, for patient care unit and between departments during designated tour of duty

•Seeks supervision from immediate supervisor for complex issues that arise within the therapeutic relationship

Plans nursing care in conjunction with the treatment team and/or other staff members

Prioritizes nursing care interventions according to individual patient and overall unit milieu needs

Provides feedback to patients, individually and in group settings, regarding their behavior

Demonstrates understanding of chemical dependency and the 12 step program

Gives direct patient care, including assistance in activities of daily living

Identifies verbal and non-verbal cues for potential aggressive behavior and applies de-escalation techniques

Documents events to include follow-up/resolution in progress notes and variance report

Processes with other staff and evaluates incidents

Charts objectively in BIRP format maintaining the integrity and continuity of nursing care and treatment team plans

•Completes comprehensive nursing assessment and initiates nursing interventions within 8 hours of admission

•Adequately evaluate information provided by patient/family regarding history, allergies, symptoms, etc. as designed on the nursing assessment

•Completes audits of assigned patient's charts for any deficiency and reports them to the Director of Nursing

•Demonstrates knowledge of actions, indications and contraindications, side effects, correct dosages and routes, and nursing implications of drugs in the administration of medications and seeks appropriate intervention for the side effect

•Serves as a resource in assisting patients and families in understanding medications and treatment, side effects and long-term benefits; or can direct patient/family to alternative resources Identifies age specific health education and medication teaching needed by patients and provides same in consultation with physicians

•Documents administration of medications, consent for medication and medication education per policy and standards of nursing practice Processes new admissions to the unit

Processes any pending doctor's orders

Employee Health Lead Nurse Baptist Health Jacksonville 2011-2013

Assist Director of Employee Health and Wellness

•Provides back up for employees returning to work

Performs for cause drug screens per protocol

Provides back up for injury and exposures including sharps/blood and body fluid

Reviews completed health assessments on post job offer applicants with applicant according to Employee Health policy and procedures

Administers Immunizations and PPD’s to employees according to Employee Health policy and procedures

Employee Health LPN Baptist Health Jacksonville 2009-2011

•Reviews completed health assessments on post job offer applicants with applicant according to Employee Health policy and procedures

•Administers Immunizations and PPD’s to employees according to Employee Health policy and procedures

Performs for cause drug screens per protocol

Assist Coordinator and MA in clinic

Associate Care Provider/Health Unit Coordinator/Monitor tech Baptist Health Jacksonville 2005-2009

Perform vital signs

Assist nurse with daily patient care

Perform glucose monitoring

Telemetry read and monitoring

Transport patient

Report to nurse as needed

Specimen Collection

Float to different units

Clinical Assistant Children’s Hospital Birmingham Alabama 1999-2002

Perform vital signs

Assist nurse with daily patient care

Perform glucose monitoring

Activities of daily living

Specimen Collection

Additional Awards and Certifications:

Certificate of appreciation award for being an outstanding Human Resource professional 2014

Certificate for making the difference in the Tipping the Scale Mentoring Program 2014 Distinguished Caregiver Award 2012

Volunteer/Community Involvement:

Tipping The Scale Youth Mentor Baptist Health Jacksonville 2013-present

Mentor for Tipping the Scale Baptist Health

Bridge of North East Florida Affiliate

Key Skills and competencies:

•Excellent customer service skills

Demonstrates initiative in supervising

•Critical thinking skills

Able to make informed decisions in a timely manner

Able to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously and meet deadlines

Excellent verbal and communication skills

•PC skills-Word, Excel. PowerPoint

Excellent physical assessment skills

Phlebotomy skills

Immunization administration skills

EMR

References

Available upon request

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